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Y294 LBL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 LBL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 73,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,409 miles

corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 73,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes are covered in underseal or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,983 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,794 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 22,013 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 17,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,768 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,372 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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Y294 LBL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 56,035 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y294 LBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y294 LBL registered?

Y294 LBL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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